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189 items from public meetings in Santa Barbara County (meetings in the last 90 days and upcoming agendas), newest meeting first. Each item quotes the official agenda or minutes and links to the record.

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What: Decisions and votes (125) Hearings and deadlines (14) County contracts (43) Grants and funding (7)

MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding county membership in the Local Government Climate Alliance, as follows:

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-12) · File 26-00782

Decisionapproved

A-12) 26-00782COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE Consider recommendations regarding county membership in the Local Government Climate Alliance, as follows: a) Approve the County joining the Local Government Climate Alliance; and b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5). A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Adopt a Resolution amending the 2026 Board of Supervisors' Schedule of Meeting Dates and Locations to: (1) Change the meeting location for Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria; and (2) Change the meeting location fo…

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-13) · File 26-00798

Decisionadopted

A-13) 26-00798COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE Adopt a Resolution amending the 2026 Board of Supervisors' Schedule of Meeting Dates and Locations to: (1) Change the meeting location for Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria; and (2) Change the meeting location for Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara. A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-192 The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Approve Budget Revisions Request Nos. 1604; 1613; and 1615 (4/5 Vote Required).

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-14) · File 26-00805

Decisionapproved

A-14) 26-00805COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE Approve Budget Revisions Request Nos. 1604; 1613; and 1615 (4/5 Vote Required). A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding the release of set aside for Deputy Sheriffs' Association Successor Memorandum of Understanding Costs, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-15) · File 26-00811

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved; b) Received; and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund distributions

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$420,000

Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the County Health Department and the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Level II Pediatric Trauma Center to receive Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund distributions in an amount not to exceed $420,000.00, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and b) Determine that the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider Recommendations regarding the Pediatric Trauma Care Fund Distribution Agreement with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, as follows:

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-16) · File 26-00800

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Approved plans and specifications, construction agreement, change order authorization, and CEQA exemption for the Davidson Library PSRN site.

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

Decisionapproved

a) Approve the plans and specifications for the PSRN Communication Site, Davidson Library project on file in the General Services Capital Projects office; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Agreement (Agreement) for the Davidson Library PSRN Construction Project (Project) in the amount of $344,690.00, with Specialty Construction, Incorporated (Contractor), the lowest responsible bidder, to complete the Project; c) Authorize the Director of General Services or the Director of the Information Technology Department to approve change orders to the Agreement in the aggregate amount not to exceed $29,734.50, as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142; and d) Determine that the recommended actions continue to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the following CEQA guidelines sections: 15301, as the actions consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use; 15302, as the actions consist or replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities located on the same site and with the same purpose and capacity; 15303, as the actions consist of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures and installation of small new equipment and facilities in…

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Specialty Construction, Incorporated: PSRN Communication Site Construction Project

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$344,690

Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Agreement (Agreement) for the Davidson Library PSRN Construction Project (Project) in the amount of $344,690.00, with Specialty Construction, Incorporated (Contractor), the lowest responsible bidder, to complete the Project;

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding a Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) Communication Site Construction Contract, Davidson Library Site, County Project No. PRJ-000641, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-17) · File 26-00786

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved; b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; c) Authorized; and d) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding the Just Over There LLC county-initiated nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 74-AP-034B, 4038 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, First District, as follows:

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-18) · File 26-00792

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Received and approved; b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; c) Directed; and d) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding the Senate Bill 1 Grant Award for a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-19) · File 26-00796

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) i) and ii) Adopted; and RESOLUTION NO. 26-193 b) and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Catalis Courts and Land Records, LLC: case management system modules and software maintenance service

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$2.4M

Approve, authorize, and ratify the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Service of Independent Contract (BC No. 19-085) with Catalis Courts and Land Records, LLC (previously AutoMon, LLC) for the provision of case management system modules and software maintenance service to amend the party to the Agreement; and extend the term of the Agreement from ending on May 31, 2026 to continue for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2030; and to increase the total maximum contract amount from $1,406,057.55 to $2,370,196.43;

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Catalis Courts and Land Records, LLC (previously AutoMon LLC) (Board Contract [BC] No. 19-085) for Case Management System Modules and Software Maintenance for the…

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-20) · File 26-00794

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, authorized and ratified; Chair to execute; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG)/Wellpath, Department of Behavioral Wellness, and County Health Department 2025 Annual Reports for Medical Services and Mental Health Services at the Juvenile Justi…

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-21) · File 26-00808

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Received and filed; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Toro Enterprises, Inc.: Construction of Ortega Hill - N. Jameson Bike Connection Project

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$1.3M

Award the Construction Contract for the Ortega Hill - N. Jameson Bike Connection Project in the amount of $1,291,191.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Toro Enterprises, Inc., PO BOX 6285, Oxnard, CA 93031, subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the Project, as required under California law;

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding the award of a Contract for Ortega Hill - N. Jameson Bike Connection, County Project No. 864054, State Project No. 0525000208, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-22) · File 26-00799

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved; b) Awarded; c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; d) Authorized; and e) and f) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Lindner Recyclingtech America, LLC: maintenance and replacement of the shredder

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractawarded$500,000

Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding requirements per County Code Section 2-39(c) to procure replacement parts from Lindner Recyclingtech America, LLC in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 through June 30, 2027 for maintenance and replacement of the shredder;

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Waiver on Competition in Purchase of Lindner Recyclingtech America, LLC Replacement Parts for the ReSource Center; Third District, as follows:

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-23) · File 26-00803

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Authorized; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding a request for Local Advance Construction Authorization for Highway Bridge Program (HBP): Bonita School Road Bridge Over Santa Maria River (51C-0230), County Project 862367 and a Resolution to Designate th…

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-24) · File 26-00801

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; b) Adopted; and RESOLUTION NO. 26-194 c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding a 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Santa Barbara-San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority, dba CenCal Health, and the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office, as follows:

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-25) · File 26-00780

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

End2End Public Safety, Inc. (dba Advanced Technology Information Management Systems-ATIMS): software upgrade and maintenance services to the Jail Management System (JMS)

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved

Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with End2End Public Safety, Inc. (dba Advanced Technology Information Management Systems-ATIMS) to provide software upgrade and maintenance services to the Jail Management System (JMS) utilized by Custody Operations Branch of the Sheriff’s Office;

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County: community-based child abuse and neglect prevention services

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$175,000

Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County to provide community-based child abuse and neglect prevention services for a total contract amount not to exceed $175,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027;

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County for community-based child abuse and neglect prevention services, as follows:

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-28) · File 26-00797

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; b) Authorized; c) Approved, ratified and authorized; and d) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

The Board certified the Utility-Scale Solar PEIR and adopted the mitigation monitoring and reporting program.

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

Decision

Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations; b) Certify the Utility-Scale Solar Amendments Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (County Environmental Document No. 25EIR-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2024110254), dated December 2025, as modified by the EIR Revision Document (RV 01), dated September 1, 2026, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;

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MeetingSep 1, 2026

The Board adopted ordinances amending LUDC, CZO, and MLUDC zoning regulations and conceptually adopted a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Element, with final adoption scheduled for September 22, 2026.

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

Decision

Approve the Utility-Scale Solar Ordinance Amendments Project by taking the following actions: i) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the County LUDC (Case No. 24ORD-00028), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; ii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of Article II CZO (Case No. 24ORD-00029), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; iii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the MLUDC (Case No. 24ORD-00030), Section 35-2 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; iv) Conceptually adopt a Resolution amending the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, Case No. 26GPA-00005 and continue this item for final adoption to the Land Use Element “window date” on September 22, 2026; and v) Adopt a Resolution amending the Coastal Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan, Case No. 26GPA-00006;

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Also as JSON. Procedural items (approving the agenda or minutes, ceremonial resolutions) are left out. Video links open the county's own player at the agenda item when its agenda system publishes the time.